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How do you do due diligence on a company in mergers and acquisitions?

How do you do due diligence on a company in mergers and acquisitions? Conducting due diligence on a company in mergers and acquisitions is absolutely vital.  The ultimate outcome when conducting due diligence on a company is to establish whether it is a good investment and a smart decision to either merge or purchase. If …

Property fraud: Can someone sell your house without you knowing?

Property fraud: Can someone sell your house without you knowing? Can you imagine the shock of returning to your own home to find that your key won’t open the front door and someone else is living there?  This was exactly the case when in November 2021, Reverend Mike Hall returned to his house in Luton …

Everything you need to know about the new High Potential Individual and Scale-up visas

What is the High Potential Individual visa? Due to be launched on 30th May 2022, the High Potential Individual visa (HPI) route is for individuals that have recently graduated from top global universities and want to work in the UK. Graduates should have successfully completed an eligible course of study equivalent to UK Bachelor’s degree …

The top modern challenges women face in the legal sector

The top modern challenges women face in the legal sector International Women’s Day this year was a particularly momentous occasion for the legal industry as 2022 marked exactly 100 years since the first woman solicitor, Carrie Morrison was admitted in England and Wales. According to the Law Society, women have represented more than 60% of …

No-Fault Divorce: A Good Idea?

Speak to a Solicitor SHARE Written by Rebecca Anderson For several years, No-Fault Divorce has been talked about in the legal sphere and is due to come into force from April 2022. The Government’s Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 will provide the possibility of no-fault divorce. Many commentators feel that the current divorce law …

What happens to my spouse’s pension when they die?

Speak to a Solicitor SHARE Written by Rebecca Anderson To most of us, pensions are somewhat of a mystery. We see the contribution in our payslips disappear into a mysterious pot and seldom give it a second thought. However, should your spouse or civil partner die before you, here is what happens to their pension. …

Can employers prevent staff from holidaying abroad to prevent quarantine chaos?

Speak to a Solicitor SHARE Written by Rebecca Anderson As the government continues to ease restrictions, holidaying abroad has become a possibility once again. However, the traffic light system can change in the blink of an eye and trigger a 10-day quarantine for anyone returning from amber list countries. In light of this, many employers …

Returning to the workplace – new guidance and key employer considerations

Speak to a Solicitor SHARE Written by Lauren Hymos Whilst the end of the pandemic seems to be on the horizon, returning to the workplace is beginning again. The attitude to the workplace has shifted since Covid-19 began, with people wanting a more hybrid work balance and those who are eager for routine and the …

Sharing custody of children after divorce

Speak to a Solicitor SHARE Written by Rebecca Anderson Sharing custody of children after a divorce can be a challenging process to navigate at a very turbulent time in your life. If your relationship has ended, you’ll need to sort out with your ex-partner where your children will live and how much time they’ll spend …